I didn't start this week's newsletter planning to write two stories on smart building systems, but here we are. A few weeks ago, a startup called Mapped launched and announced the $3 million in funding it had raised back in February of 2020. Mapped's … [Read more...]
Terradepth takes edge computing under the sea
There are a lot of rough computing environments out there. Mines in the Australian outback. Oil rigs in the North Sea. Even factory floors have environmental challenges (there's a whole class of ratings for explosive-proof electronics, for example). … [Read more...]
Xandar Kardian brings radar to real estate and the smart home
One of the biggest trends in the smart home over the next few years will be the adoption of RF-based technologies for presence detection, gesture recognition — even security and health monitoring. These technologies will run the gamut, from the Apple … [Read more...]
Hiro uses IoT to bring a new form of home insurance to market
Insurance companies have dabbled in the smart home for years, testing devices that might help prevent leaks, fires, and robberies, and even subsidizing them in some cases. But unlike the automotive industry, where companies have used connectivity to … [Read more...]
2 startups bringing better broadband to more places
For a full decade, I spent large amounts of time writing about broadband and lusting after my own fiber-to-the-home connection. After spending almost $9,000 (which can be spread out over 20 years), I will soon have fiber to my home. But that … [Read more...]
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